Y-POWER Score: 47 / 100
Ranked 14 of 31 districts in Karnataka
Kolar has ₹2.8 lakh in savings per working-age adult — close to the national median. 81% of registered enterprises are in services while 19% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.